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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,061.70, 262,909.35 and 153,288.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,061.70, 262,909.35 and 153,288.90 is: 230,210.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,061.70 : 262,909.35 = 153,288.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,061.70/262,909.35 = 153,288.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,061.70x = 262,909.35 × 153,288.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,061.70x = 40,301,085,061.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,301,085,061.22/175,061.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,210.75

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